From a normal school of teachers in 1891 to joining the University of North Carolina system in 1971, ECSU is a place where the smartest minds from all over the country come together to discover, learn and cultivate the foundations of their future.

In ECSU's ten academic departments, we are educating some of the world's most brilliant minds. Our students are exposed to innovative research opportunities that extend their learning beyond textbooks and classrooms.

Life at ECSU provides a range of experiences that are invaluable to your academic and personal growth. Our students come from different places and backgrounds, but together they create a diverse, close-knit community that seeks to create a better world.

Foundation Gala

Sponsorship opportunities

Greetings Alumni and Friends:

Share our passion for Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)! Your support of The
ECSU Foundation, Inc. Founders Day Scholarship Gala will create life-changing experiences
for hundreds of students who aspire to attend college. Our goal this year is to raise
$200,000 to give college-bound students access to unimaginable educational opportunities
at ECSU. With your help, we will be able to provide incredible, transformative experiences
for these students. Please peruse the sponsorship information that follows to see
how you can help both our current and prospective students achieve their dreams of
success. Your investment in our students today will have a great impact in our future.